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Dominica hosts OECS youth at Agricultural symposium
PM Skerrit attended the agricultural symposium while addressing the youth to promote agricultural sustainability across the nation
Latin America
Dominica: New projects unveiled at the 2024/2025 budget session
Finance Minister Irving McIntyre revealed a big budget for several projects to be undertaken the coming fiscal year.
Latin America
Dominica budget 2024/2025 scheduled today: $1.4 B expected allocation
The new budget for Dominica is expected to have a $1.4 Billion expenditure. The final budget address is set to take place today.
Latin America
Dominica distributes approx. EC $1 million towards its Digitalisation
The Government of Dominica launched a digital transformation project on Monday that focused on distributing EC$986,342 to 77 local entrepreneurs to digitize the country.
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Kavem Hodge Becomes First West Indian to Score a Test Century in England Since 2017
Kavem Hodge scored his maiden century in the second Test against England, making him the first West Indian batsman to have century since 2017
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PM Skerrit Unveil Initiatives for Economic Growth and Development
Dominica's new budget aims at driving economic growth across multiple sectors, including infrastructure, agriculture, and healthcare.
Latin America
PM Roosevelt Skerrit congratulates Keir Starmer for landslide victory
Roosevelt Skerrit extended a congratulatory message to the newly elected Prime Minister of United Kingdom. Keir Starmer and Labour Party
Latin America
TS Beryl approaches, PM Roosevelt Skerrit calls for public caution
Prime Minister of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit has cautioned the people of the island about remaining safe during the Tropical Storm Beryl
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Grieving Father Blames Authorities After Fatal Truck Crash Kills 12-Year-Old in Bulgaria
He described Siyana as a “wonderful” and “beautiful” child whose life was taken far too soon. His post also pointed to the poor state of the road infrastructure, blaming the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) for ignoring repeated warnings about the dangers of the accident-prone stretch where the crash occurred
Sofia Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Brutal Attack on Wife
The victim suffered four moderate injuries, including disfigurement, muscle damage, and permanent difficulty in moving her right arm and leg. Heavy blood loss also put her life in temporary danger. Medical professionals had to administer 58 surgical stitches to treat her wounds
BG-Alert Early Warning System Fails to Send Messages During National Test
At precisely 11 a.m., only the sirens were successfully activated, while a significant number of people did not receive the expected text message alerts, according to widespread reports. The scheduled test had promised that messages from the BG-Alert system would be transmitted to mobile users across the country
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Flu Season in Bulgaria Yet to Peak: Rising Cases and Health Warnings
Although some regions, like Blagoevgrad, have already seen a significant rise in flu cases, areas such as Sofia and Burgas have not experienced a major surge. However, hospitals in Sofia are beginning to fill up with flu patients, and the situation remains closely monitored
Bulgarian Sailors Reunite with Families After 14 Months in Houthi Captivity
The two sailors were accompanied by a Romanian crew member, who was welcomed by Romania’s ambassador. The release of the sailors followed a complex diplomatic operation spearheaded by Oman, a key mediator in regional conflicts